2025 Compare Cities Education:
New Ulm, MN vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson spends 13.5% less per student than New Ulm.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.6% higher in Payson than in New Ulm. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to New Ulm
 New Ulm, MNPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,451  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.98  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor247  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for New Ulm    2 Reviews

Well, hmmm. I did not care for it here. But then again, it was tainted by Catholic issues. (I had those until recently when I quit). I also tried Lutherans - no  More

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Many areas (employers, city government, local hospital, etc.) are all working to make the city 'the healthiest place to  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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